Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-12
OUR GIRLS.
What One OF Their Number Has to Say Re.
garding the Question of Marriage.

What One OF Their Number Has to Say Re-
garding the Question Of Marriage.
An editorial in last Saturdays REPUBLrC
has called forth the following communca-
ton from the girls side of the question.
The REPUBLIC did not intend to assert that
the young ladies of Springfield had reached
the point of ''Oh, Lord, Anybody" Far
from it; but we only wanted to call the at
tention of the young men to the impro-
priety of holding back when there were so
many charming young ladies to choose
from. We wanted to encourage them to
brace up and try
! To the Editor Of the Republic:
| In glancing hurriedly over the columns
OF your newsv Saturday sheet my eyes sud-
denly became ''rivited" on the word
''matrimony." not because of its seldom ap-
| pearance in print--oh- no-but because il is
word that calls forth much meditation.
and is such splendid foundation for "air
castles" So, of course, after taking a look
at ''mltrimony' | naturally looked for the
prefix, and what should my eyes behold but
young men and -" Well. l confess
smole little smile and proceeded to read.
I
Mr.. Editors opinion and must bashfuly
own that consider him precisely radical
in his views, and feel compelled to say
| that | regret that the world is not supplied
with men of such opinion. But, Mr.. Ed
itor. aren't you afraid you are giving a
Thousand young men hopes that might
lead them on to making rash attempts?
| Some young men, you know, are very ap;
to jump at conclusions" and might take
| it for granted that our worthy editor had
authority from thousand young women of
Our city 10 make this appeal" and what a
sorry sight it would prove to see nine hun
dred 1000 young men get left. Now |
! really think, Mr. Editor. you should in some
way prepare the boys for disappointment.
for ii is just possible that some might get
| left, and it would be sin to lead innocen,
| boys into something that would be likely Il
afford them any disappointment without
| preparing them for the trying ordeal be-
1 forehand.
! | can't think. though, that our friend
| + 'itOr meant to insinuate anything about
the girls being ready 10 jump at chance.
| No; our judgment in regard to this Is tina,
with such wisdom as he displays such an
idea would be out of harmony. But he
must bear in mind that very evident fas |
| that young men are not So considerate
! as he. and if not cautioned in
| this instance they may give our
industrious" independent young ladit S
not little amount of trouble, thinking
! tmaDlikel that they only have to let 20 a
hint and they are grabbed at. Poor girls
| will justice ever be shown them in that
| line? | suppose not. of course However.
! We must not gather the idea that girls
would ignore marriage should they see a
| chance to better themselves. because it is
nothing more than right But we almost
despair when we think about that word
chance. Ii proves quite an obstacle Ia
many. and should to great many more
for bettering yourself by marrying at this
period of life seems to be quite
game OF chance. Once taken. and
you're in for keeping it for better or
for worse. As matrimony is thing in which
we are not permitted to speculate. conse-
quently discreet persons are going to give
the matrimonial question a fair investiga-
ton before they venture beyond the danger
line. But as pause to think if such discre-
tion on our part always proves the right
thing. how many, many ''indiscreet" per-
sons We have in the world. But i am told
that love love looms up successful mon
II.
After marriage. however. it appears that
all the love in creation cannot deceive. and
in most cases it will not even serve as
soothing syrup. What then, is to be done
if We are to judge from examples? We will
suggest a divorce. as We are continually
reading of some one who wants a divorce
on account of ill-treatment or else wilIful
q ,Sence and all sorts of excuses. Oh, my,
II is really discouraging TO hear how those
that are married are continually advising
us girls. Don't think of ever getting mar
ried. You will be sure to regret il. Ii ii
were not for the few exceptions we meet
now and then, one would be forever dis
guSted with the thought of marriage; but
then we have that consOlng thought "a
possibility. of Us being exceptions, and
that leads us Oh to mediate; but | feel
assured if our worthy editor take, the mat
ter in hand the girls can feel
hopeful, as | have the faith to
believe if he undertakes it he can
r-voutioniZe AT least a gOOdly portion of
the thousand into something worth having.
So girls be on the lookout and reward our
editors effcrts by accepting them-that is
after they have decided to accept you
ahem: il is always best to explain oneself
as she goes along. girls more especially. So,
Mr.. Editor, We would beg of you TO caution
at least the dozen You have hopes of bring
ing To terms not 10 be premature in their
remarks or too sudden with the proposal, as
the girls, not being used to hearing such,
may get frightened and run away from them
aud that would never do: also be liberal in
giving them advice. have them prepare for
difficulties and to live down little predju-
dices, hold on to the for better now